About this trial
The aim of this observational study is to determine the effect of seasonal changes on physical activity levels in heart failure patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices.
Patients with heart failure who have a cardiac implantable electronic device will be evaluated throughout the year.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Over 18 years of age,
Have a diagnosis of heart failure due to ischemic or non-ischemic cardiomyopathy,
Have a cardiac implantable electrical devices,
Be in New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class I-II-III.
Disqualifiers
Being a New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class IV resident
Not living within a 50-mile radius of a weather reporting station,
Having documented conditions that limit ambulation, including wheelchair use, serious orthopedic problems, stroke and other neurological disorders, or amputation,
Using a left ventricular assist device,
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- follow-up study